Cornwall luxury 5 star hotels and luxury spa hotels are numerous. Enjoy de-luxe health and beauty facilities, a luxurious hotel with on-site golf course, superb Cornish food, four poster beds to die for, intimate historic guesthouses adorned with antique furniture and retaining original features such as real roaring log fires, fluffy de-luxe luxury towels in en-suite bathrooms with whirlpool baths big enough for two, very expensive toiletries, your own personalised dressing gowns, beautiful views of the Cornwall Coast, Bodmin Moor or the Tamar Valley from every window, luxury Smugglers or Fisherman's cottages, lovingly converted with beamed ceilings, private patio gardens and country pub just down the road. Luxury spa hotels, holiday cottages or guest houses in Cornwall make perfect romantic weekend breaks for two. Cornwall Spa Hotels are evolving particularly in locations such as Torpoint, Falmouth, St Ives and indeed in seaside resorts such as Newquay - which have their own luxury end!
Luxury hotels, b&b guesthouses, self catering holiday cottages and luxury apartments will usually be graded either 4 or 5 star and diamond by the English Tourist Board. Expect pricing to be over £45 per person, per night. Watch out for AA Rosette awards for the finest food and wine choice in restaurants - check out the choice in the Padstow area! Increasingly in Cornwall ten restaurants are offering guests adjacent accommodation, offering the perfect opportunity to really relax and enjoy the restaurant venue.
Luxury hotels typically to a four or five star standard of accommodation, cottages, b and b accommodation for more than £45 per person per night. Luxury hotels usually include extensive Health and Fitness facilities such as de-luxe indoor swimming pools, spa pools, saunas, steam rooms, gymnasiums with state of the art gym equipment and health and beauty treatment rooms. Some large chain hotels specialise in luxury, and offer many special offer weekend breaks, and some will have added luxury leisure touches such as on-site golf courses. Check out the up and coming boutique styled and individual hotels, often family run offering real personal service, fine food (in many cases organic with an emphasis on local produce) and a unique character.
All inclusive stays at large hotels with extensive health, beauty and leisure facilities are a real bonus, as your stay will include use of these facilities. Many health clubs within accommodation venues have open membership and are used by local fitness fans! Facilities often include Swimming pool, Spa pool, Sauna and steam rooms, Gymnasium with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, Aerobics room and treatment rooms. Expect a selection of the latest cardio-vascular equipment, treadmills, Stairmasters, cycles, usually in an air-conditioned environment to help make working out as comfortable as possible!
Cornwall does luxury accommodation well - with particular locations developing a reputation for it such as St Ives, Falmouth, St Mawes, Fowey and Padstow. You'll find luxury Cornwall accommodation too in the most popular holiday resorts such as Newquay and St Austell Bay - luxury accommodation in these Cornwall locations tends to cluster together or will be found in a unique location such as on Fistral Beach in Newquay and towards the Watergate Bay area just outside of Newquay, or in Falmouth near the Maritime Museum and Quay. Many luxury, often spa hotel, accommodation offers extensive leisure facilities or great weekend break deals for taking in the theatre, cinema or whatever your leisure preference. Some luxury Cornwall Hotels or Country House Hotels offer on-site golf courses or are located near Cornwall Golf courses and offer special golf package deals.
A four star hotel again gives that little bit extra than a three star, including a higher standard of excellence in accommodation. Comfort and quality will be higher including all bedrooms having en-suite bath, shower and toilet facilities. Four star hotels will be spacious with large and well appointed public areas like lounges, bars and games rooms, as well as function rooms often equipped for full in-house entertainment programmes. Staff will be fully trained and always on hand to assist, anticipating the needs of guests. As you'd expect, room service will apply for all means with a 24 hour refreshment and snack service. A dry cleaning service will also usually be offered.
Five star hotels have achieved the highest luxurious standard possible to achieve, and with a five star you really know you're getting luxury facilities, with rooms beautifully and tastefully furnished and all en-suite. Individuality will often pertain to five star hotels, with each room having it's own individual appeal and style. Cuisine in in-house restaurants will be of the finest standards, usually prepared by experienced chef. Extra luxuries will be standard, including touches such as dressing gowns, extensive toiletries provided in rooms, fruits, flowers and other foods and drinks in rooms. Personal care and service is guaranteed, with attentive staff providing the highest quality of service catering for your needs.
Five star hotels then will provide the highest international standards for the hotel industry, accompanied by an atmosphere of luxury, style and panache! For luxury guesthouses watch out for Red Diamond awards which are designated to B and B guest houses achieving the very best standards in the Three, Four and Five Diamond ratings.